Jr. hockey roundup: Navy Vets win fifth straight

The Woodstock Navy Vets will take a five-game win streak into their game Tuesday against New Hamburg at Southwood Arena.

Woodstock is coming off a 5-3 victory over the Norwich Merchants Friday at home. Justin Vandendool and Austin Sine each scored twice to lead the Vets’ attack. Jacob Rooke scored the other goal and added three assists.

Keaghan Brett played another strong game in the Navy Vets, making 27 saves – many at key times, including a couple of breakaways. Woodstock (14-8-0-1) is fourth in the PJHL’s Doherty Division and one point back of third-place Wellesley.

The Navy Vets doubled Ayr 4-2 last Thursday for their second win in three games against the Centennials.

Ben Williamson made 34 saves for his sixth straight win. He has allowed nine goals in his last seven games.

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Make it 11 straight wins and counting for the Tavistock Braves, who swept a home-and-home with Wellesley following a 6-3 road victory Saturday night.

Tavistock (19-2-0-0) lead New Hamburg by two points atop the PJHL’s Doherty Division with three games in hand. Third-place Wellesley is eight points back.

Cole Corriveau scored twice and had an assist in the win. Zac Berg had a goal and two assists, Mackinnon Hawkins added a goal and assist, and Drew Gerth scored a single marker. Bradley Smith picked up two assists.